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By Joyce Wiedrich June 11, 2026
We recently had a great musical Sunday. Our choir performed five numbers, and the kids sang a beautiful patriotic song. We’re lucky to have musical talent and many groups to participate! Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 06-11-26 Pastor Jeannine asked children if they’ve ever known something that they wanted to tell the whole world about. She told him about people putting messages in a bottle. Harold Meyer put three bottles in the Caribbean. He put a dollar in each bottle with instructions to use the money to send a letter and let him know that the bottles had been found. She also pointed out scripture from John three verse 16. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. A better way than putting messages in bottles is to show by your actions and words the person that you are. It’s good for all of us to share God’s grace with others. We had many participants in our recent music Sunday. Choir sang five numbers and the children sang God bless America, waving their flags Visitors joined us, participating in music Sunday, including Bill Turner, Mindy Tortolon, Bonna McMahon and Kaylee Will. Kaylee played a beautiful music number by memory. We also passed the buckets to collect donations for Yates County Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to Dee Brezinsky for bringing and serving tasty snack for fellowship. Happy summer. The weather finally is cooperating!
By Joyce Wiedrich June 4, 2026
Happy birthday Pastor Jeannine! We celebrated after church Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 06-04-26 This past weekend we celebrated Pentecost Sunday- seven weeks after Jesus was crucified. Everyone in our congregation wore red to signify Pentecost Sunday. Pastor Jeannine spoke of the time. She told us how a servant came and recognized Peter as the man who was with Jesus. Peter denied that he knew Jesus and then went away and wept in the courtyard. He realized he had denied his friend. Peter lived with that guilt. At this time, after the crucifixionJesus was more life than ever. Over 3000 people had joined his movement. Christianity spread like wildfire. Just like Peter, God speaks to us in our moods and emotions. In moments of doubt. God is always there. This was also memorial day Sunday. Pastor Jeannine gave recognition to those that have served in any of the armed services. This next Sunday, we will pass the buckets for Yates County Habitat for Humanity, as it is music Sunday. Dick Smith gave us an overview of the program. In Yates County it started in 1991 with a home in Himrod, with land that a gentleman had purchased and donated. The 21st Home is being built currently in Yates County. People wanting a home through habitat need mortgage approval and need to individually have 250 hours of sweat equity. There are always a need for volunteers to come and help with the projects to keep the costs down as low as possible. It is a wonderful program that has provided an affordable house to many families throughout the years. In the sanctuary, we have baby bottles from CareNet to be filled with pocket change. CareNet is another organization Yates County that gives a lot of support to pregnant women and young families. Remember to sign your child up for summer Bible festival 9 AM Saturday June 6 at Church. This program is open to the community and we are hoping that many will join us.
By Joyce Wiedrich May 28, 2026
Christy, Stacy and Chris help with our section of road clean-up on 54-A Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 05/28/2026 This past Saturday, we said goodbye to our friend in Christ, Sally Thomas, in a beautiful service at church. Pastor Jeannine gave me wonderful eulogy, and her grandchildren gave some outstanding memories of her wonderful life, citing her love of artistry, the Penn Yan area, and their camp in the Adirondacks. We will miss Sally and her smile! Thank you to the Reay’s and the Warrens for snacks after church. Music Sunday is May 31. Bring your friends and neighbors to join us. Pastor Jeannine asked the children if they had ever watched helium balloons float. She told them that Jesus ascended like helium balloons do. Our sermon was based on scripture from Acts 1: 1-11 Read by Stacy Wyant. Pastor Jeannine told his story traveling down Route 95 looking for hundreds of miles at the South of the Boarder signs. The motel and retail establishment was just over the border between north and South Carolina. She was reminded of the saying are we there yet? How many parents have not heard that in the car hundreds of times from their children. The disciples asked Jesus are you going to restore the kingdom of Israel? Is it almost time? Will it happen? She reminded us that we don’t need to know the exact time of when Christ is coming- only that he is coming again. The Holy Spirit is our bridge. Please join us in church 9 AM Sundays!
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United Methodists have believed, from the beginning, that each of us is called to participate in the outreaching ministry of Jesus Christ. John Wesley described this work in simple, practical terms: "Do all
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We, at Bluff Point UMC, are on a journey to share the message of Jesus through our actions. Below is a current list of the mission related activities supported by our church family. Feel free to investigate each ministry, pray about your involvement and contact us.

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Local Missions

  1. Prayer Shawl Ministry
  2. Backpack Ministry
  3. Keuka Food Pantry Ministry
  4. Adopt-A-Highway
  5. The Living Well Mission
  6. Grandma’s Kitchen
  7. College Student Ministry
  8. CROP Walk 
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Advent Season Missions

  1. Thanksgiving Baskets
  2. Mitten Tree Collection
  3. Angel Tree Mission
  4. Yates Christmas Program
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National Missions

  1. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
  2. Operation Christmas Child – Shoebox Ministry
  3. Blanket Sunday
  4. Haiti Dress and Shorts mission
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